Sociodemographic correlates of quality of life

Quality of life (QOL) is a vague concept. It is multidimensional and theoretical in nature. It incorporates all aspects of individual’s life. The main aim of the present study is to explore the sociodemographic correlates (i.e. gender, marital status, socioeconomic status, religion, educational status and social support) of quality of life. The World Health Organization Quality of Life Questionnaire, short version (WHOQOL-BREF) was administered to 100 adults. WHOQOL-BREF comprised of four domains i.e., physical health, psychological health, social relationships and environmental domain. Independent t-test was used to analyze the data. Result indicated that male (29) and female (71) subjects did not significantly differing on overall QOL. Significant differences were found between married (31) and unmarried (69) people on overall QOL as well as all the four domains (physical health, psychological health, social relationships and environmental domain) of WHOQOL-BREF. Significant differences were found between higher socioeconomic status (59) and lower socioeconomic status (41) subjects, and Muslim (87) and Hindu (13) on overall QOL and its three domains (physical health, psychological health, and environmental). Literate (45) and Non-literate (55) subjects differed significantly on physical health and Environmental domain. Significant difference was found between low social support group (51) and high social support group (49) only on psychological health domain.